Support Assistant - Springfield School Wilmslow

Springfield School is an Outstanding, forward-thinking special school supporting over 300 pupils aged 4–18 across two sites in Crewe and Wilmslow. We cater for children and young people with a wide range of complex special educational needs, including SLD, PMLD, ASD and associated needs. We consider it a privilege to work with our pupils and their families. Our aim is to provide outstanding teaching, learning and care within a safe, supportive and aspirational environment. Every achievement matters at Springfield, and we celebrate progress at all levels however big or small. Our provision spans Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, alongside our successful Supported Internship programme, which supports young people into meaningful employment and adulthood. Springfield is a growing and dynamic organisation. Our two sites work collaboratively, sharing expertise, systems and a strong, unified ethos. This role is based at our Wilmslow site on Dean Row Road, Wilmslow, SK9 2HA BASIC PURPOSE To work under the direct instruction of teaching staff/teaching assistants and to assist with the general welfare and care of pupils and students in relation to their physical, social and emotional needs and development. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of pupils including washing, toileting, assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing and undressing pupils. Under the direct supervision of the teacher or other staff, assist individual or groups of pupils in the classroom and ensure their safety and well being. Assist with the escorting of pupils on educational and recreational visits. Help pupils to transfer to and from their transport and escort them to designated area Relay pupil care information to teaching staff for updating of schools records. Carry out washing/laundry and cleaning of equipment duties Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy. Display and present the pupils' work, under t